Tag: Bishop David Bard
Season of growth, not retreat
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard reflects on autumn as a season of life and faith, encouraging us to keep growing and serving, no matter our age or season.
Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard returns from summer leave with reflections on discipleship and renewal, drawing on daily prayer to ask how our churches can love boldly, serve… Continue Reading Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
Poetry and song as means of grace
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard celebrates two things that help him deepen his connection with himself, others, the world, and God — music and poetry.
Celebrate our ministry together
The 2026 Annual Report, available in booklet and video formats, summarizes the impact local churches have when they give generously to the Michigan Conference through Ministry Shares.
The impact of telling our faith story
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard writes that learning to share our journey with Jesus is part of who we are as United Methodists and encourages us to practice… Continue Reading The impact of telling our faith story
Our lives need new Easter energy
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard shares some thoughts on how the resurrection gives us energy to love in a world where hatred and death threaten to disrupt and… Continue Reading Our lives need new Easter energy
UMs join ecumenical march in Lansing
United Methodists joined hundreds of Christians from over two dozen denominations for Palm Sunday Path Michigan, a public witness for values at the heart of their shared faith: feeding the… Continue Reading UMs join ecumenical march in Lansing
Update on episcopal assignments
Bishop David Bard and Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai announce that they will continue their current episcopal duties through the end of this quadrennium in 2028.
We have good news to tell
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard discusses how the work of convincing the world of the reality of the gospel is as challenging now as ever and offers some… Continue Reading We have good news to tell
Listening tour begins February 22
Bishop David Bard invites all clergy and laity to participate in listening sessions regarding a proposal to restructure the number of districts in the Michigan Conference.